Common trade term for electric wires........ Cable comprising supplying circuit...... type outlet which electric cords can
\V conveniently plugged in.........The connection the electrical system to
the earth, precaution necessary prevent
damage from lightning and minimize danger
from shocks................................. Used pull wire
through walls, floors and ceilings existing
homes........
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Fixture ...
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Conductors ....... Performs the same functions fuse the
"Circuit-Breaker" types service panel..
"Hot" Wires ..com
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Fish wire Narrow, springy metal type bent into hook
at one both ends...........
Thin-wall conduit called E.....
Short circuit ..M...........Explanation Standard Electrical Terms
Receptacle Outlet
Fuse
Circuit-Breaker
Electric Service Panel
.............EngineeringEBooksPdf....... Type protective box which switch ter-
minals are connected the wires.T............
.......... Contains the main disconnect switch
for the entire wiring system, well fuses
or circuit-breakers.....
Circuit .................. which stands for Electrical
Metal Tubing.. Any mounted electrical device such a
switch, outlet, ceiling light, etc......A safety device which breaks the flow of
electricity whenever circuit becomes
overloaded........ Identification wires color throughout
the system help assure that "hot" wires
will connected only "hot" wires and
that "neutral" wires run continuous un-
interrupted connection back the ground
terminal...............
Grounding .................................... flows out from the source supply one or
1
1
2 more outlets, and then back... improper connection between "hot"
"hot" wires between "hot" wire and
a "neutral"......... Two more wires through which electricity
•—.The power-carrying wires (usually black or
red) distinguished from the "neutral"
wires (usually white).. ^M<.....
Line..........The main panel (or fuse cabinet) through
which electricity brought into the building
and then distributed various branch cir-
cuits..
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Switch box .....................................
Color-Coding ..
